Kodak ZX5 User manual

KODAK PLAYSPORT

Video Camera / Zx5

Extended user guide

www.kodak.com

For help with your camera:

www.kodak.com/go/Zx5support

Eastman Kodak Company

Rochester, New York 14650

All screen images are simulated.

Kodak and PlaySport are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.

ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Product features

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Front view

IR Receiver

Lens

HDMI™ Out

USB, 5V DC In

Camera Reset button

Microphone

Video

Recording

light

Watertight door *

Watertight door latches

must be tightly closed

and latched.

Door Latch

to open

to close/seal

*

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Product features

Back view

Power button/Charging light

Settings

Record/OK

Mode

(Video/Still)

Review

Share

Delete

SD/SDHC Card

(optional accessory)

• Volume (during playback)

• Digital zoom (during capture)

• Turn on the Glare shield

• View previous/next picture or video

Ambient light sensor

Watertight door

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Understanding the status icons

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Table of contents 1

1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1

Charging the battery .....................................................................................1

Charging using USB ......................................................................................2

Inserting an SD or SDHC Card (optional accessory).........................................3

Connecting the strap.....................................................................................4

2 Using your camera ................................................................................5

Turning on the camera ..................................................................................5

Setting the date/time.....................................................................................5

Recording videos, taking pictures ..................................................................6

Adjusting the LCD to improve viewability.......................................................7

Playing videos...............................................................................................8

Transferring, sharing online, editing...............................................................9

Sharing through email and social networks..................................................10

Deleting videos/pictures ..............................................................................12

Viewing on a TV..........................................................................................13

Using the Settings menu .............................................................................14

Using the camera under water.....................................................................15

Using the Trim Video feature.......................................................................16

Using the Make Picture feature ...................................................................16

Using the optional remote control ...............................................................17

3 Getting help ........................................................................................18

Troubleshooting..........................................................................................18

Getting help on the Web.............................................................................20

4 Appendix .............................................................................................21

Specifications..............................................................................................21

Safety .........................................................................................................23

Care and maintenance ................................................................................23

Limited warranty .........................................................................................24

Regulatory compliance ................................................................................26

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1 Setting up your camera

Charging the battery

Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Charge

the battery as often as you like—you can’t over-charge—but always fully charge

before using.

IMPORTANT:

The battery is not removable.

See other charging solutions see page 2

Keep doors watertight see page i

(approx. 4.5 hours)

Charging light:

• Blinking = charging

• Steady On = charged

KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B /

5-Pin (Use only the cable included with

this camera.)

Yours may differ.

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Setting up your camera

Charging using USB

IMPORTANT:

The battery charges when the computer is on and awake; so disable your

computer’s hibernation, sleep, and standby modes.

Keep doors watertight see page i

(approx. 5 hours)

Charging light:

• Blinking = charging

• Steady On = charged

KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B /

5-Pin (Use only the cable included with

this camera.)

Setting up your camera

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Inserting an SD or SDHC Card (optional accessory)

Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures.

For the best experience, we strongly suggest purchasing a card (SDHC Class 4 or

higher) to store more. (Maximum supported size: 32 GB.)

CAUTION:

A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.

Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the

video/pictures, the card, or the camera.

IMPORTANT:

When you turn on the camera, it checks to see if a card is inserted. If so, new

pictures/videos are stored on the card. If no card is inserted, new pictures/videos are stored

in the camera’s internal memory. If pictures/videos are detected in internal memory and a

card is inserted, the camera prompts you to move the pictures to the card (and erase those

in internal memory).

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Turn off the camera.

2

Optional accessory

To remove the card, press and

release it, then pull it out.

Insert the card until it clicks.

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Setting up your camera

Connecting the strap

Yours may differ.

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2 Using your camera

Turning on the camera

Setting the date/time

Change date/time later see page 14

to change current field.

for previous/next field.

OK

to accept.

At the prompt, press OK.

Date/Time

Language

to change.

OK

to accept.

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Using your camera

Recording videos, taking pictures

When you turn on the camera, it’s ready

to record.

Zoom in/out.

Start/stop recording.

Turn on the Glare Shield (if enabled in the

Settings menu) to improve LCD viewability.

In Review or in a menu, press to

recording modes (video/pictures).

In Liveview, press to change

go to Liveview.

best for

viewing

on an HDTV

best for

sports

and action

best for viewing on a

computer, sharing on

YouTube™ and

FACEBOOK

best for

conserving

memory card

space

for pictures

Recording modes

Still720p/60 fps1080p 720p

WVGA

(iPad

Compatible)

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Adjusting the LCD to improve viewability

The camera has the ability to sense the light level in your environment and adjust LCD

brightness so it’s easier to see. You can let the camera control LCD brightness or

change the setting to suit your needs.

To Do this Result

Let the

camera

automatically

adjust LCD

brightness

Leave the LCD Brightness setting at Automatic. (See

page 14.)

The LCD

automatically

adjusts to

changing light

conditions.

Conserve

battery

power

1 Press the Settings button .

2 Press to choose LCD Brightness & Glare Shield,

then press OK.

3 Press OK to uncheck Automatic.

4 Press to highlight LCD Brightness, then to

change the setting to Low.

5 Press to choose Done, then press OK.

The LCD stays

relatively dim to

save power.

Manually

control LCD

brightness

1 Press the Settings button .

2 Press to choose LCD Brightness & Glare Shield,

then press OK.

3 Press OK to uncheck Automatic.

4 Press to highlight Enable Glare Shield, then press

OK to check it.

5 Press to choose Done, then press OK.

6 Press to return to liveview.

7 In Liveview, press to turn on Glare Shield.

Glare is

reduced and

viewability

improved, but

recorded videos

and pictures are

not affected.

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Using your camera

Playing videos

Use the optional remote control see page 17

Review.

Previous/next video/picture.

Play/Pause.

(Press and hold to Stop.)

OK

Adjust video volume (or

magnify a picture).

Delete video/pictures.

While playing a video, press:

While paused, press:

Play fast-forward.

Play in reverse. (Press again to fast-reverse.)

Play in slow motion. (Press again to play even slower.)

Play in reverse slow motion. (Press again to play even slower.)

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2

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Play/Pause.

OK

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Transferring, sharing online, editing

WINDOWS OS-based computers: Install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK

Software to help organize and edit videos.

MAC OS-based computers: Use the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit,

personalize, and make DVDs.

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Get KODAK Share Button App support www.kodak.com/support

See HD video system requirements for

playback on your computer

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Get ArcSoft product support www.arcsoft.com/support

KODAK Camera USB Cable,

Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the

cable included with this camera.)

1

Connect the camera.

(It turns on

automatically.)

If this is the first time you’ve

connected to this computer, follow

the prompts to install the KODAK

Share Button App.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions to

transfer and share videos.

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Using your camera

Sharing through email and social networks

It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites.

IMPORTANT:

To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install KODAK

Software (see page 10).

1 Press the Share button to share anytime—in Liveview or in Review.

Social networking sites and email addresses are offered.

To edit the list of social networking sites, see page 11.

To add an email address or KODAK PULSE Display, see page 11.

2 Press to choose a picture/video to share.

3 Press and OK to choose social networking sites or email addresses.

4 Press to choose Done, then press OK.

When you transfer these pictures/videos to your computer, they are sent to the sharing

destinations you chose.

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Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera

You can show/hide networking sites so that only your favorite sites appear on your

camera’s Share menu.

1 Press the Settings button .

2 Press to choose Share Settings, then press OK.

3 Press to highlight a site, then press OK.

4 Press to choose Show or Hide, then press OK.

5 Press to choose Done, then press OK.

When you are in Review and press the Share button, your favorite sites appear.

Press the Mode button to return to liveview.

Manage email addresses and KODAK PULSE Displays

You can add, edit, or delete email addresses and KODAK PULSE Displays on your

camera.

1 Press the Settings button .

2 Press to choose Share Settings, then press OK.

3 To add an email address, press to choose New Email, then use the

on-screen keyboard. When finished, press to choose OK, then press the OK

button.

To delete an email address, press to choose Delete Email, choose the

address to delete, then press OK.

4 Press to choose Done, then press OK.

Press the Mode button to return to liveview.

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Using your camera

Deleting videos/pictures

2

3

1

Review

Previous/next

Delete

4

Highlight Delete, then press the OK button.

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Viewing on a TV

If you have an HD television, use an HDMI cable—and get the richest playback

experience. (Cables may be sold separately.)

NOTE: Set your TV’s input setting to HDMI or AV, according to your TV’s specifications.

Set Video Output (NTSC/PAL) see page 14

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HDMI Cable

AV Cable

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Using your camera

Using the Settings menu

Effects—Normal Color, High Saturation, 70’s Film, B&W, or Sepia

Underwater Correction—Turn on if taking videos/pictures under water. (See

page 15.)

Video Resolution—HD 1080p, HD 720p, HD 720p 60 fps, WVGA

Microphone Gain—Adjust sensitivity of the internal microphone.

Sounds & LED—Turn sounds and the Video Recording light on/off.

LCD Brightness & Glare Shield—Choose the setting that’s best for your light

conditions. (See more about the Glare Shield feature, page 7.)

Date/Time—Set the date/time.

Share Settings—Choose which social networking sites and email addresses are

offered when you share a picture/video.

Video Output—Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your region.

Focus mode—Choose Auto for most picture/videos, or Macro for close-ups.

Image Stabilization—Turn on to reduce video blur.

Language—Choose your language.

Reset Settings—Return settings to their factory default.

Format Memory Card—CAUTION: Everything is erased from the card.

About—View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions.

If you’re reviewing a video and press the Settings button, you also get these choices:

Trim—See page 16.

Make Picture—See page 16.

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